Flight delays, travel advisories for UAE residents amid Gulf strikes

The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes on Friday, with attacks reported across the Gulf region, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan. UAE residents are advised to follow official updates, check travel notices and avoid sharing unverified information. Latest developments: Dubai warned against false reports after reports of explosions in Downtown Dubai. Kuwait said an Iranian attack damaged a power generation and water desalination plant. Bahrain and Qatar reported missile attacks. Jordan's military said it shot down three Iranian missiles. A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile near Oman's coast. Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it targeted US military assets in Jordan, Kuwait and Oman, but the claims have not been independently verified. US Central Command said it carried out further strikes. Iran's health ministry said 38 people have been killed and more than 400 injured in US strikes since June 22. Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed. US forces said they boarded a vessel in the Gulf of Oman. China and Pakistan urged Washington and Tehran to end hostilities. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group warned it could target Saudi oil facilities. UAE flight updates: Emirates reported no major cancellations; passengers advised to check flight status. Etihad Airways faced delays on some services. Air Arabia continues operating. Dubai-Abha and Sharjah-Abha services remain disrupted. Qatar Airways, Oman Air, SalamAir, Gulf Air, Saudia and Kuwait Airways are gradually restoring services. International airlines including Air Astana, Air Canada, KLM, Lufthansa Group, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific continue to have some Middle East route suspensions. Travel advisories: UK advised travellers that the regional security situation remains unpredictable. UAE travellers heading to India must complete the Air Suvidha 2.0 digital health declaration before arrival.